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Unlocking Your Organisation's Full Potential: The Employee Engagement Imperative
Employee engagement is critical for unlocking your organisation's full potential. In my latest article, I explore actionable strategies to improve engagement, reduce "quiet quitting," and boost productivity. Discover how to make meaningful changes today. Read more.
Embracing the Hero Within: Conquering Self-Doubt
Self-doubt, that lingering voice questioning our abilities, can hinder personal growth and limit our potential. But buried within lies a hidden hero waiting to emerge. Conquering self-doubt begins with self-reflection, understanding its origins and challenging negative beliefs. Surrounding yourself with a supportive network fuels confidence and offers valuable insights. Positive self-talk replaces doubts with affirmations of strength and past triumphs. Embrace the hero within, breaking free from its constraints, and unlock the greatness that awaits. You are the hero of your own story, capable of overcoming any obstacle.
There’s no room for regret when you’ve hit rock bottom (an Ultra runner’s tale)
Join ultra-runner Luke Fenwick on his journey through the world of endurance running and the lessons he's learned about living a life with no room for regret. In this inspiring blog post, Luke shares his personal story of how he conquered one of the hardest ultra marathons in Australia and the mindset shifts he's made along the way. Read on to see how he cultivated a mindset of resilience, determination, and positivity, both on and off the trail.
Next-Gen Leadership: Mastering Success Beyond the Org Chart (2/2)
Success in leadership goes beyond skills—it's about navigating relationships and office politics. In this edition of my LinkedIn newsletter called The Behaviour Shift, I share strategies for next-gen leaders to master the hidden dynamics of the workplace and thrive. Read more.
Next-Gen Leadership: Your Plan to Conquer Challenges and Thrive (1/2)
New leaders face unique challenges, but with the right strategies, you can thrive. In this edition of my LinkedIn newsletter, I share essential tips for navigating your first 90 days, building trust, and developing the critical skills needed for leadership success. Read more.
Why is your legacy important?
Discover the true meaning of defining a legacy and why it's important to start thinking about your legacy today. This article explores the different ways in which you can create a lasting impact on the world and leave behind a meaningful legacy. From defining your values to taking actionable steps towards your goals, providing practical insights and advice to help you shape your living legacy and make a positive difference in the world. Read on to learn more.
Redefining boundaries is the best life hack for a great life
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But what happens when the boundaries we set for ourselves become more limiting than empowering? In this article, I explore the concept of boundary-setting and how redefining our limits can lead to personal growth and fulfilment. Read on to discover how you can break free from self-imposed limitations and unlock your true potential.
6 Essential Leadership Principles—Pick the 3 That Fit You Best
Leadership requires focus. In this newsletter, I explore six key principles of leadership and why you should choose just three to guide your journey. From consistency to collaboration, discover which qualities will help you lead effectively. Read more.
Conquer the Fear Holding You and Your Team Back—Lead with Confidence
Fear can hold you and your team back from reaching your full potential. In my latest LinkedIn newsletter, I explore how to confront and conquer fear, transforming it from a roadblock into a stepping stone for success. Read more.
The trust building method
There is no doubt to the importance of building trust in oneself to face life's challenges with confidence. Here, I share the trust building method, a practical 9-step plan for building trust in yourself, involving defining goals, understanding skills needed, creating a plan, and celebrating milestones. To work, this plan honesty requires honesty and not striving for perfection, as mistakes offer lessons for growth. Read on to gain the confidence to achieve your goals and face life's difficulties with resilience.
Burnout: Say Goodbye to Band-Aid Solutions—Real Strategies for Leaders
Burnout can't be solved with quick fixes. In this blog, I discuss the real causes of burnout and offer strategies to prevent it by focusing on meaningful connections, workload management, and fostering a culture of gratitude. Read more.
Why you must learn to change your thinking (and how)
Change is good for us. So why is it so hard? Real, long lasting change isn’t achieved overnight. There is no hack or quick fix. To truly transform your life, you have to first change your thinking. Read on to see Luke Fenwick's powerful mindset tips and strategies.
Is it remote working or mob mentality that’s killing your business?
Different organisations, different leaders, different school of thoughts. Some leaders want to blame remote-working for performance and culture issues. Others look at his challenge as one of opportunity. So, is it really people not being in the office that is creating the issue or is it the culture that needs to be worked on? Read on for a corporate coach's view on what the real issue is.
Sure, train your body but mindset is everything
Mindset is everything when you do hard things. It’s science. You need to be physically capable of running for hours, lifting heavy, keeping that weight off, stopping an addiction... whatever hard things mean to you, there are moments where your body carries you forward but your mind breaks & convinces you to give up long before your body does. Are you training your mindset to be everything? Read on to see how.
Nail 2023 with these beginning of the year strategies
2023’s just rolled on and there’s no better time to step it up than at the beginning of the year as you’re full of hope and motivation to finally be the best version of you. But as we know, that’s only going to get you so far… What you need to succeed are solid strategies from an experienced life coach. Read on for a multi-tier approach to getting the rest of January 2023 and beyond off to a flyer.
A corporate coach's top 10 focus areas for leaders in 2023
The beginning of the year can be hectic, navigating team and business goals. Often leaders lose focus on what they might need to develop in themselves early in the year. It’s easy to get swept up doing other priorities that will not allow you to create your own priority which is the development of YOU. Here are a corporate coach’s top 10 areas to focus on in 2023. For you, the leader of your team.
You can have it all and feel empty
It’s been an amazing year… but does life feel a little empty?! TBS is usually all about breaking from behaviours that no longer serve us (or never served us at all). However, this edition is for those that have had an awesome year and need to reflect and accept all the goodness that this represents! Sometimes my role as a life coach is to remind clients “Hey, it’s not all bad, you have made progress… enjoy!” or “Wake up, smell the roses!”
5 benefits of group coaching
There are many benefits of group coaching and this article talks to five I could identify that people usually look for. Group coaching is powerful stuff but it is often mistaken for a cheap, not-as-good alternative to 1-on-1 coaching. If you’re considering life coaching and can’t decide between the two options, read on.
Men choosing change live happier lives
Why are men choosing change at some stage in their lives? Relationship failing, not being great dads, could be doing better at work, drinking too much, wanting healthier habits… whatever it is for you, you know something’s got to give yet you lack the tools to make changes happen; and most importantly make them last. I call on men choosing change, read on if you believe your life is worth choosing change now.
What leaders need to know about people heading into 2023!
A recap on all important things you would need to consider in 2023 related to the most important part of any business… PEOPLE! Check out the last 5 editions of The Behaviour Shift, thought-leadership and insights for emerging leaders to find out what they are.